About me

You may have a particular issue which you are struggling with, striving to make sense of every day events or not able to make sense of what is happening in your life.

Do you have difficulty finding someone impartial you can talk to?

I believe everyone can fulfil their own potential, counselling allows you to see new possibilities and make choices and changes that may give you a different view on life.

I offer a warm friendly counselling service from my private practice in a safe confidential environment within easy reach of the A4 in Thatcham, with ample free parking.

I work with clients who have many issues including struggling with anxiety, depression, work related stress, low self esteem and confidence.

Your sessions are time just for you. Counselling provides a safe and supportive space for you to be yourself, without judgement or criticism. Where we can work together to find your own answers and own truth away from the confusion of everyday life in a safe space.

I provide both solution-focused time limited counselling and longer-term therapy.

Training, qualifications & experience

Qualifications.

In addition to my counselling qualifications and experience, I also have corporate experience and qualifications, having worked as a Business Risk and Compliance Director in the Finance sector for many years.

Experience:I have worked in private practice for several years, and gained experience for a broad range of clients in a wide variety of settings which include:

• Onyx Counselling – Counsellor and Business owner• Time to Talk, a BACP accredited youth agency.• GP Surgery (NHS) • Cruse Bereavement Support – West Berkshire• Employee Assistance Programme Counsellor for three Insurers.• Counsellor for students studying up to the Counselling Diploma Level 4.

I worked with women and men of varying ages dealing with wide ranging issues such as:• Anxiety and depression• Work related• Eating disorders• Stress• Bereavement• Career or big life decisions• Relationships - this is brief range of issues I work with, please scroll down for fuller range of issues.

Continuing professional developmentEach year I undertake many activities that contribute to my professional development. These include seminars and lectures on a range of topics to do with various therapies and life.